Finnish telecommunications giant, Nokia, has officially launched its Lightspan MF-8, expanding its fiber access solutions to meet the surging demand for high-capacity broadband services.
This cutting-edge solution, tailored for middle-sized deployments, can deliver 10/25/50 and future 100G Passive Optical Network (PON) services, providing unmatched capacity, six-nine reliability, and sub-millisecond latency. These features make the Lightspan MF-8 ideal for residential and mission-critical services and applications in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), without any failure.
Based on the Quillion chipset, this innovative solution addresses the growing demands for enhanced capacity and broadband services for residential and non-residential landscapes.
Furthermore, the Lightspan MF-8’s flexible design enables deployment across various locations, including cabinets, central offices, and data centers.
Geert Heynick, Nokia’s Vice President of Broadband Networks, highlighted the importance of the launch, stating, “With the new Lightspan MF-8, we are bringing all the great features of the Lightspan family, including unmatched six-nines availability—which is unique in the industry.”
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Nokia’s Lightspan Family
Nokia’s MF portfolio integrates advanced network automation and facilitates an SDN-programmable feature. These features enable rapid telemetry that drives artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applications and modular software to support agile deployment.
Heynick highlighted how the Lightspan family complements Nokia’s Altiplano domain controller, intended to assist operators in transitioning towards autonomous networks.
Additionally, he emphasized how Nokia ensures its customers are ready for the future of broadband by integrating a unique blend of innovative features, including 25/50/100G readiness, mission-critical availability, and automation.
With the launch of the MF-8, Nokia has expanded its Lightspan multi-gig fiber portfolio, which ranges from MF-2 to MF-14 and is capable of delivering massive 25G PON services.
This demonstrates Nokia’s commitment to providing next-generation solutions to meet application and user demands, enhancing the overall digital experience.
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